A rare animal was found dead in an unexpected location on a Florida highway outside the endangered species’ normal habitat. A ...

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are stranger than others.

Hidden away in Eagle Lake, Florida sits a wooden structure that doesn’t scream for attention—but the aromas wafting from it ...

The restaurant serves as a community hub where people from all walks of life gather, united by their appreciation for ...

Polk County looks to keep the millage rate the same, meaning most property owners will pay more. Fire, trash and utility ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday. Residents will cast ballots in a number of races including city council and commission seats to mayoral ...

Most of the 14 Lake County cities agreed to move forward with joint planning agreements (or JPAs) with the county to better plan infrastructure and implement smart growth initiatives.

Disabled veteran Craig Kreisler says garbage trucks from the backdoor trash pick-up service he uses, has damaged his driveway.

The e-commerce behemoth has reshaped Polk County’s industrial and labor markets in the 11 years since its first Florida ...

Despite this strong growth, Polk still lagged behind four other Tampa Bay counties in its rate of increase Tampa Bay Business ...

A flood watch for flash flooding has been issued for roughly a third of the state, including Polk County. Overnight storms ...

One person has died and another person is in critical condition following pedestrian crashes in Pinellas and Polk counties, according to authorities.